At last night’s emergency meeting, the Lost Creek Limited District Board of Directors approved funding for overnight sheriff patrols for the next 12 days, pending staffing availability. These patrols are in addition to the normally scheduled 4 patrols per week. This type of patrol is different from a neighborhood constable since they are not “on call” for neighborhood residents. All crimes should continue to be reported to the Austin Police Department either by calling 911 for emergencies, 311 for non-emergencies or by using the city’s online crime reporting system. Feedback from both APD and our off-duty sheriff is that reporting incidents to APD remains the best way to get responses and action from law enforcement.

Residents are also encouraged to take preventative measures to reduce opportunities for criminals such as:

• Ensuring your cars and residence are locked
• Removing all valuables from your car
• Keeping your garage door closed    
• Retrieving package deliveries promptly

The Board will continue to discuss long-term solutions to the issue of safety and security, and welcomes feedback on this topic or other pertinent neighborhood issues via email and during our board meetings, including in the upcoming regular board meeting on December 15th at 6:30 p.m.